Anatomy subcategory
Lower Limb
Mnemonics for hip, thigh, leg, ankle and foot anatomy.
Entries in Lower Limb
GMax Extends, GMed Abducts
Mnemonic
Gluteus maximus extends; gluteus medius/minimus abduct and stabilise the pelvis
A simple memory aid for gluteal muscle actions.
Lower Limb
Hamstrings cross hip and knee
Mnemonic
True hamstrings cross both the hip and knee and are mainly supplied by the tibial division of the sciatic nerve
A memory rule for identifying true hamstring muscles.
Lower Limb
NAVEL
Mnemonic
Nerve, Artery, Vein, Empty space, Lymphatics
A mnemonic for femoral triangle contents from lateral to medial.
Lower Limb
Tom, Dick and Very Nervous Harry
Mnemonic
Tibialis posterior, flexor Digitorum longus, posterior tibial Artery and Veins, tibial Nerve, flexor Hallucis longus
A mnemonic for tarsal tunnel contents from anterior to posterior.
Lower Limb